Direct fixation fastener having interlocking eccentrics for lateral adjustment

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11396729
APP PUB NO 20210047785A1
SERIAL NO

16541913

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A direct fixation track rail fastener includes a fastener body having a top plate, a frame, and an overmolded jacket. A first and a second lateral positioner are positioned in positioner bores extending through the fastener body, and each includes an eccentric. The eccentrics include axially extending external teeth interlocked with axially extending slots within the positioner bores. In an aspect, the eccentrics are dual eccentrics each including tooth and slot interlocking arrangements with another eccentric or the frame.

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  • PROGRESS RAIL SERVICES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Constantine, Edward Kansas City, US 15 47

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